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Colorado lawmakers have $16 billion to spend

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The Colorado State Capitol, March 18, 2022.

State lawmakers have $16 billion worth of decisions to make as they enter final debate on the budget for the upcoming year. A relatively healthy economy and COVID relief money are giving them more money to work with as they set their priorities. CPR Public Affairs reporter Andrew Kenney talked with Nathan Heffel about what they're considering.